Hardwick celebrates annual Jubilee Days
Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday.
Rock County among 21 included in presidential disaster declaration
Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.
Local Soil Health experts brainstorm for options as farmers consider next steps for flooded fields
As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
Carson's Cause Truck Meet and Classic Car Cruise attracts over 120 and raises $27,000 Saturday
The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain he
Disaster declared in Rock County
Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.
Some areas receive 12+ inches of rain
Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure.
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- June 06, 2023USDA Rural Development has funding availabile for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy…
- May 30, 2023Twenty-seven seniors received diplomas Friday night at commencement exercises conducted at the Hills-Beaver Creek High School in Hills. Thirteen students were recognized for the academic achievements including valedictorian Brayden Metzger and salutatorian Devon Dysthe. The H-BC Class of 2023 poses for a group picture prior to the start of graduation ceremonies. Graduates include (front row…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 30, 2023Memorial Day speaker Kent Heronimus, a retired airman, admits he had a hard time picking one speech topic for the Memorial Day ceremony at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne Monday. He focused on the true meaning of the day. “Memorial Day is not about the living,” the LHS Class of ’88 graduate said. “Memorial Day is about honoring, and mourning, the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 30, 2023The Hills-Beaver Creek Education Association revealed the 2023 teacher of the year and friend of education recipients Friday night during the school district’s commencement exercises. Randi Oftedahl is the HBCEA 2023 Teacher of the Year. Kathy Metzger is the HBCEA 2023 Friend of Education. Oftedahl chosen as Teacher of the Year Hills-Beaver Creek middle school teacher Randi Oftedahl was quick…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 30, 2023Rock County Community Library’s popular children’s program will go on the road this month for two weeks of “Traveling Story Time.” Children’s librarian Bronwyn Wenzel will travel to Hardwick, Hills, Beaver Creek, Kanaranzi, Kenneth, Magnolia and Steen, reading books, singing songs and telling stories. “I want to make sure children who don’t live in Luverne get a chance to go to Story Time, too,”…
- By Lori SorensonMay 30, 2023Luverne’s 39th annual Buffalo Days Celebration is set for this weekend, with four days of events and activities for community participation. The lineup features classic Buffalo Days events like the Friday Night Cruise-In and the Saturday morning Loop run, Main Street parade and vendor event in the Courthouse Square. “We are excited to welcome everyone to Luverne this weekend,” said Luverne…
- May 30, 2023Cheers erupted throughout the Luverne School campus Friday morning as the 83 graduating seniors finished practicing for Sunday’s commencement exercise and walked through the hallways of the elementary school, giving and receiving high-fives, and out the west doors of the middle-high school.
- May 30, 2023Pop-up book sale at library June 1-3 Friends of the Library will have a pop-up book sale in the Rock County Community Library in Luverne over Buffalo Days weekend. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 11 to 4 Friday, June 2, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Pie and ice cream Luverne United Methodist Church will serve pie and ice cream from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2,…
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- By Lori SorensonMay 30, 2023For the past 20 years, Sanford has sponsored the Buffalo Days 5K, 10K and Fun Run event, but this year a new organization will appear on the finish line banner. Volunteers with the local non-profit Carson’s Cause have been registering runners for the 5 and 10K races, and they’re expecting strong participation on race morning Saturday in Luverne City Park. “People have been so supportive of our…
- May 30, 2023The flag pole outside of the Hills Fire Hall on the corner of South Main Avenue and East Third Street received a necessary replacement earlier this month when a new pole and cement base was installed. The cost, nearly $1,700, is split between the city of Hills and Martin Township, which jointly operate the volunteer fire department.
- By Lori SorensonMay 30, 2023The historic Hinkly House museum will be dec0rated with the artistic talents of local quilters this weekend during Luverne’s Buffalo Days celebration. Among them will be the handiwork of Bev Doorenbos and Mary Akkerman, the Blue Mound Quilt Guild 2023 Quilters of the Year. They were recognized earlier this year for their “quilting talents, dedication to the art of quilting and willingness to help…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023When the 83 Luverne High School seniors cross the graduation stage Sunday afternoon, three sets of twins will be among them. Nicholas and Lucas Hansen, Jocelyn and Jadyn Hart, and Christina and Elizabeth Wagner have journeyed with their classmates since kindergarten. Along the way students and staff have learned how to tell them apart, which was no small task considering two are identical twins.…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023The entire state of Minnesota was under an air quality alert May 18 due to wildfire smoke originating in Canada. The alert, issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, was in effect through the morning of May 19. “Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone,” the alert stated…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2023At Monday night’s awards ceremony in the Luverne school performing arts center, Don Klosterbuer announced that Luverne’s Dollars for Scholars program was 40 years old. The program dates back to 1983 when the local chapter was established and two $500 scholarships were awarded. On Monday, 67 scholarships totaling $523,750 were awarded to Luverne High School seniors. It marked 2,143 awards over the…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023For the fifth-consecutive year, the Southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program showcased student-developed business in its annual showcase event. This year’s showcase took place May 17 at the Big Top Tent Rental in Luverne. CEO participants, along with their school and business name, include: •Kai Buss, LHS junior, “Airrends.” •Kayla Bloemendaal, LHS junior, “Macra-…
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